Exalted Orb
Drop level: 35Metadata
Item class: Currency Item
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyAddModToRare
An Exalted Orb is a currency item that can be used to enhance a piece of rare equipment with a new random affix.
Mechanics
Exalted Orbs add a random explicit modifier to a rare item. They do not affect any other modifiers. If a modifier is present on the rare item before usage, that modifier cannot be added by an Exalted Orb.
Crafting
Exalted Orbs are primarily used to craft rare items, with two main uses. The first is through direct use of the orb, adding a random affix to a rare item that has at least one empty affix. If possible, it is usually best to craft an unwanted modifier from the crafting bench to stop it from rolling and increase the chances of adding a desirable mod. The other use is to add high-end affixes through the crafting bench by paying a fixed amount of Exalted Orbs.
In some cases, Exalted Orbs can be used in conjunction with crafted Metamods to force particular modifiers on items. Some examples include adding +1 to Level of Socketed Gems to Bows after crafting Cannot roll Attack Modifiers.
Obtaining
Exalted Orbs are rare currency items that can be acquired from slain monsters, chests, destructible containers, and strongboxes (notably from Arcanist Strongboxes). They can also be acquired from beastcrafting recipes, divination cards, vendor recipes, etc. In general, they are as rare as Divine OrbsDivine OrbStack Size: 20Randomises the values of the random modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click a magic, rare or unique item to apply it..[1]
There is a highly destructive vendor recipe that grants Exalted Orbs in return for a Mirror of KalandraMirror of KalandraStack Size: 10Creates a mirrored copy of an itemRight click this item then left click an equipable non-unique item to apply it. Mirrored copies cannot be modified., the rarest currency in the game. Players can also obtain Exalted Orbs from vendors indirectly by acquiring Exalted ShardsExalted ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Exalted Orb., and then combine the shards into an orb at a rate of 20 shards to one Exalted Orb.
Players can farm the Gilded FossilGilded FossilStack Size: 10Item is overvalued by vendorsPlace in a Resonator to influence item crafting. from the Azurite Mine and other sources, and apply them to an item to add the Item sells for much more to vendors implicit. There is a 1000/23011 4.35% chance that an item with this implicit will sell for one Exalted Orb. However, note that the extra reward that a vendor gives for selling an item with this implicit is hidden before the trade is accepted.
Vendor recipe
Exalted Orbs can be obtained from the following vendor recipes:
Result | Recipe |
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2× Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. |
1× Mirror of KalandraMirror of KalandraStack Size: 10Creates a mirrored copy of an itemRight click this item then left click an equipable non-unique item to apply it. Mirrored copies cannot be modified. |
1x Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. | Item with Item sells for much more to vendors implicit (from a random Gilded FossilGilded FossilStack Size: 10Item is overvalued by vendorsPlace in a Resonator to influence item crafting. outcome) |
Item acquisition
Exalted Orb can drop anywhere.
Recipes
Exalted Orb can be created from the following recipes:
Amount | Part | Description | Meta |
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20 | Exalted ShardExalted ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Exalted Orb. | N/A | M |
12 | The HoarderThe Hoarder12Exalted Orb"More! I want more!" - Faendris, the Insatiable | 1x Exalted Orb | M |
10 | The Saint's TreasureThe Saint's Treasure102x Exalted OrbPublicly, he lived a pious and chaste life of poverty. Privately, tithes and tributes made him and his lascivious company very comfortable indeed. | 2x Exalted Orb | M |
5 | Abandoned WealthAbandoned Wealth53x Exalted OrbWhen the world burned, the greedy burned with it, while the clever left as paupers. | 3x Exalted Orb | M |
1 | Brother's StashBrother's Stash15x Exalted OrbEven though he found the stash just in time, He would trade it all away and then some to have him back. | 5x Exalted Orb | M |
8 | The ScoutThe Scout87x Exalted OrbThe first to travel are often rewarded for their journey, but all the treasure in the world cannot bring back those that are lost. | 7x Exalted Orb | M |
7 | Alluring BountyAlluring Bounty710x Exalted OrbA treasure worth killing for is a treasure worth dying for. | 10x Exalted Orb | M |
5 | Emperor's LuckEmperor's Luck55x CurrencyThe house always wins. | 5x currency (random) | M |
1 | Mirror of KalandraMirror of KalandraStack Size: 10Creates a mirrored copy of an itemRight click this item then left click an equipable non-unique item to apply it. Mirrored copies cannot be modified. | 2x Exalted Orbs and other currencies (downgrade recipe) | M |
1 | The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize. | Random divination card set exchange | A |
Version history
Before Version 3.19.0, Exalted Orbs were the "gold standard" currency for trading high-value items between players, and it was rare for players to use them to add mods to items. This was due to their relatively low supply, and high demand in the adding of powerful meta-crafting mods to items using the crafting bench. In patch 3.19.0, the crafting recipes were changed to require Divine Orbs instead, altering the demand of both Exalted and Divine Orbs and effectively switching their values. The relatively low cost of Exalted Orbs encourages players to use them for their regular purpose.
Version | Changes |
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3.24.0 |
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3.19.0 |
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3.15.0 | |
3.9.0 |
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1.0.5 |
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0.6.8 |
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See also
- Crusader's Exalted OrbCrusader's Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Adds Crusader influence and a new Crusader modifier to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a high-level rare item with no influence to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.
- Hunter's Exalted OrbHunter's Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Adds Hunter influence and a new Hunter modifier to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a high-level rare item with no influence to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.
- Redeemer's Exalted OrbRedeemer's Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Adds Redeemer influence and a new Redeemer modifier to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a high-level rare item with no influence to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.
- Warlord's Exalted OrbWarlord's Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Adds Warlord influence and a new Warlord modifier to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a high-level rare item with no influence to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.
- Eldritch Exalted OrbEldritch Exalted OrbStack Size: 20If The Searing Exarch is dominant, add a prefix modifier
If The Eater of Worlds is dominant, add a suffix modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item with The Searing Exarch or The Eater of Worlds dominance to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. - Tainted Exalted OrbTainted Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Unpredictably adds or removes a modifier on a corrupted rare itemRight click this item then left click a corrupted rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.